Hassan wrong about Rafizi's Ayuh Malaysia
A PKR Youth leader has hit back at party veteran Hassan Karim for labelling the party's 'Ayuh Malaysia' initiative as 'cartel politics'.
In a statement, national PKR Youth exco member Arshad Hassni claimed the accusation made by Hassan was wrong and 'baseless'.
'As one of the party leaders involved...
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